Made for Impact Gretchen Schott

"Our purpose journey was around using our brand as a platform to bring forward and give a place for underrepresented talent... It became a way of working beyond just, hey, this is our purpose journey. It became the way the team started to think about everything we were doing." - Elizabell Marquez
Elizabell Marquez, Chief Marketing Officer at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, shares how one initiative focused on empowering a marginalized creative community by providing a platform for their stories can work towards solving for purpose. Social responsibility isn’t just a buzzword for this company; it is their rally flag, and aligning teams and initiatives towards this concept has helped propel the brand to great heights not only with their consumers, but with their employees.
Elizabell discusses insights into embracing change and the importance of partnerships that align with company missions for lasting impact. Listeners will also hear about the brand's focus on sustainability, and even a sneak peek into new treats for 2024. 
Join Gretchen and Elizabell in this sweet and insightful conversation about making a difference through business, community, and, of course, ice cream. 
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The importance of aligning a brand with broader consumer values and societal issues to better reflect and connect with a diverse consumer base. 
The value of strategic partnerships in leveraging brand platforms to promote and integrate underrepresented talents in initiatives.
Businesses must be agile and responsive to market trends while also considering the environmental impact of their products.
 
Connect with Elizabell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabell-rivera-marquez-7811b6/
About Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream: https://www.icecream.com/us/en/brands/dreyers
 
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the fourth of six core competencies in this leadership journey – Problem Solving. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introduction to Elizabell Marquez
[04:52] The 60-year history of Haagen Dazs ice cream
[10:24] Setting a purpose and journey with partnerships
[14:39] Evolving Dreyer’s to meet customer demand for healthier options
[17:31] New flavor sneak peek
[20:29] Elizabell’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

"Leadership is about balance—the push and the pull. You need to know when to drive results and when to inspire and motivate your team." - Joe Folkman
Joe Folkman, psychometrician and co-founder of Zenger Folkman, specializes in leadership inspiration and teaching companies to build trust among their employees. He covers the role of interpersonal skills, the impact of trust on national economies, and simple behaviors that boost trust within organizations.
Joe and host Gretchen Schott share personal experiences and delve deep into the nuances of leadership styles, discussing the delicate balance between "push" and "pull" competencies. Together, they make a compelling argument for leadership that emphasizes strong relationships and effective conflict resolution.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Trust is influenced by factors such as relationship building, consistency, and expertise, and its presence or absence can significantly impact an organization's success. 
Assessments can be more predictive and insightful when they incorporate the perspectives of others rather than self-assessment alone.
Learning to value diversity and differences, understanding one's limitations in diverse perspectives, and inviting feedback to build trust are necessary skills for resolving conflicts.
 
Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-folkman-4766813/ 
About Joe’s Company: https://zengerfolkman.com/ 
 
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introduction to Made for Impact
[00:44] Introducing Joe Folkman
[04:41] Shifting Zenger Folkman’s approach to assessment results
[06:31] Defining the push and pull of leadership styles
[09:57] Gretchen’s personal experience with 360s
[15:03] How to lay the foundation for successful assessments
[17:42] What inspired Joe to write Trifecta of Trust
[20:30] The three factors of building trust
[24:37] How leaders can effectively navigate and address conflicts between team members
[28:17] Developing skills that support conflict management

"We can't lead others if we can't lead ourselves. We can't serve others if we aren't taking time to serve ourselves and our own needs as well." – Gretchen Schott
Conflict is often viewed negatively, but it’s a part of daily life. Reflecting on areas of conflict gives you an opportunity to grow. In this insightful episode of Made For Impact, host Gretchen Schott digs into conflict management with a special focus on internal conflicts that leaders may face within themselves. She provides thought-provoking commentary on why conflict arises and how it can affect personal progress and leadership effectiveness.
Gretchen empowers you to lead with intention, tackle internal challenges head-on, and foster the growth necessary for profound personal and professional impact.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn: 
 
Why understanding and managing one's internal conflicts is crucial for personal well-being and for leading others effectively.
A hands-on exercise to organize thoughts and tasks, prioritize workload more effectively, and tackle activities you might be avoiding or causing stress.
How leaders can react more positively and be more present in challenging situations with their teams.
 
Get in touch with Gretchen, and let her know which impactful leaders you’d like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact dives into one of the six core competencies in this leadership journey – Conflict Management. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introduction to Made for Impact
[00:16] A different way of examining self-management of conflict
[02:35] What to do when the overwhelm and anxiety threaten your workload
[04:51] Planning out an approach once you’ve identified tasks and a timeline
[06:10] Why it’s important to self-reflect in personal conflict management to become a better leader
[07:04] Understanding the role of self-care in leadership
 

"If we start growing the company and we're not growing the people, the tension between the company and the people stretches and stretches and stretches. Eventually, it's going to snap or break." - Pamela Carrington-Rotto
Dr. Pamela Carrington-Rotto is an executive coach specializing in neural leadership and neurolinguistic programming. With extensive experience facilitating company growth and strategic thinking, she offers insights into leadership, conflict resolution, and cultivating company culture. 
Host Gretchen Schott welcomes Pamela to discuss the intricacies of scaling up in business, managing a multigenerational workforce, and the importance of aligning core values with productivity within a team. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Though deeper and more tedious, strategic work is difficult to grasp but crucial for effective scaling. 
It is important to align team members with a company's core values and ensure their productivity to create a successful and cohesive culture through coaching and skills training.
Useful consensus and decision-making models for promoting quicker alignment and more efficient conflict resolution.
Connect with Pamela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelacarringtonrotto/ 
About Pamela’s Company: http://markayadvisors.com/ 
 
Get in touch with Gretchen, and let her know which impactful leaders you’d like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the third of fourth core competencies in this leadership journey – Conflict Management. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introduction to Dr. Pamela Carrington-Rotto
[03:56] The women who have impacted Pamela’s life significantly
[09:05] The seeds of initiative and presenting ideas
[12:32] What Pamela told Gretchen’s team about decision-making
[15:18] How a four-finger rule encourages consensus without stigma
[21:21] Understanding how you’re getting in your own way in making team decisions
[26:38] How to have the right mindset when facilitating team conversations
[31:07] Pamela’s pathway to scaling up
[35:07] The importance of growing your people as you grow your business
[40:31] Gauging team members’ productivity and values alignment for company growth
[46:14] Avoiding snap judgments about team member motivation

“We need to be focusing on our inner self and trusting that deep voice inside of us that says that we can do things. Trusting that inner child that was joyful and happy.” - Gretchen Schott
Gretchen Schott is a seasoned leadership coach and influencer and passionate advocate for empowering leaders to leave a lasting impact on their organizations, teams, and lives. With decades of experience, she has worked with a diverse range of leaders, from front-line employees to HR leaders and business owners, to help them unlock their full potential and create a culture of growth and impact within their organizations.
In this episode, Gretchen shares her personal experiences of connecting with people, nurturing relationships, and empowering others to embrace their true potential. She delves into the importance of trust, security, and support within a team and offers practical strategies for fostering a culture of growth and empowerment.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn: 
 
The value of genuine relationships cannot be overstated. The impact we can have on others and the unexpected ways they can impact us is truly remarkable.
Why it's essential to identify what truly brings us security and confidence, trusting our inner voice and embracing our innate capabilities to overcome fears and insecurities.
Ways to feel safe and secure within ourselves and how to extend that same sense of security to others through mentorship and support.
 
Get in touch with Gretchen, and let her know which impactful leaders you’d like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the third of six core competencies in this leadership journey – Coaching & Influencing. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introduction to Gretchen Schott
[00:32] Two moments in Gretchen’s busy week that emphasized the importance of connecting with others through leadership
[02:12] The impact of leadership principles and random meetings
[02:53] How to invest in personal relationships
[04:14] A metaphor for tackling your fears and insecurities from Dumbo 
[05:34] Understanding what makes you feel secure and finding opportunities to extend that to others

“There's a huge difference between what am I actually good at and what I wish I were good at. If I can zero in on my real talent and stop worrying about the B's and the C's, then I can double down on things where I'm already getting an A and make them an A+.” - Tom Girard
Tom Girard is no stranger to stress. With years spent in corporate retail and at startups in San Francisco and New York, Tom made the radical change to become a certified coach based on a transformative relationship with his own coach and the unveiled realities of who he truly was and wanted to be. 
In this episode, Tom and Gretchen discuss his journey to coaching and his philosophy that understanding your strengths and aligning them with your leadership style will propel you forward in your career and life. Deeply rooted in authenticity, psychological safety, and the potential of reflective listening, Tom is dedicated to helping leaders develop a robust toolkit for fostering an environment of trust, growth, and innovation.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How harnessing your strengths and identifying (and letting go of!) your weak spots can bolster your leadership excellence.
The distinction and communication around being a coach and being a mentor. A coach provides space for self-discovery and challenging actions based on what’s right for you, whereas mentors offer their perspectives and experiences as a blueprint for what could be done. 
Strategies to breaking free from fear and limiting beliefs and cultivating a pathway to greatness through radical self-discovery.
Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomgirard/ 
About Tom’s Company: https://www.tom-girard.com/ 
 
Get in touch with Gretchen, and let her know which impactful leaders you’d like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the third of six core competencies in this leadership journey – Coaching & Influencing. 
 
Jump into the conversation:
[00:34] Introduction to Tom Girard
[01:44] Tom’s journey to becoming an executive coach
[03:48] Recognizing distorted views and patterns that had ruled during corporate life
[07:47] Definition of coaching and what distinguishes it from other forms of leadership guidance
[11:30] The importance of being a mirror in coaching 
[13:03] How the emotion and what you are feeling is a better indicator of movement than the words your brain is saying
[15:18] Strategies to positively influence individuals when coaching
[21:41] Embracing acknowledgment of needs and self-advocacy for growth
[27:00] The impact Tom’s father has had on him and the impact Tom wants to have on others